Caring for Downtown Eastside residents struggling with wounds aggravated by the toxic drug supply and poor sanitation is already hard enough, but some Vancouver health-care workers are worried the "flesh-eating drug" is already showing signs in the neighbourhood.
  • SmattEnglish
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    1 year ago

    xylazine has been referred to as the “zombie drug” for its effects on users, but the most alarming characteristic has been its impact on the body. The animal tranquilizer has been mixed with other drugs, like fentanyl, amplifying their effects but the vasoconstrictor also shrinks blood vessels, leading to horrific wounds.Infections can worsen, rotting flesh and leading to amputations.

    Oof sounds like some actual nasty shit. Are people asking for this or is it cut into supplies of other tranquilizers etc?